If you’ve been anywhere near FoodTok, you’ve probably seen the viral cottage cheese bowls making the rounds — but we’re taking it up a notch. Meet the Smash Taco Edition of the Viral Cottage Cheese Beef Bowl: a crispy, savory, sweet and spicy creation that hits all the right notes. With golden air-fried sweet potatoes, creamy California avocados, and a drizzle of hot honey, this high-protein meal is equal parts indulgent and nourishing. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or an elevated meal-prep moment, this recipe makes three servings and comes together in under 30 minutes. Let’s get into it!

Viral Cottage Cheese Beef Bowl: Smash Taco Edition

Makes: 3 servings

Ingredients:

• Mini tortillas (~9)
• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 medium sweet potato
• 1 cup cottage cheese
• California avocados
• Hot honey (I love Mike’s or Zab’s)
• Butter or Olive oil

Directions:

1. Cut the sweet potato into small pieces, toss with some olive oil, salt & pepper. Air-fry on 400F for about 15 minutes until tender and crisp.
2. Add about 2 tbsp of ground beef to each tortillas and spread into a thin even layer.
3. Heat some olive oil or butter in a pan on medium/high heat. Once hot, add each tortilla to the pan, meat side down. Cook 3-5 minutes until cooked through.
4. Remove from pan. Top with a scoop of cottage cheese, California avocado slices, sweet potato and hot honey.
5. Enjoy!!

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• Mediterranean Smash Tacos
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